In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting familiesIn Curitiba, Brazil, residents can exchange recyclable waste for fresh food. Other cities have found different uses for what people throw a...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Those black dots around your car’s windshield aren’t decoration; the ceramic frit helps protect the adhesive from UV light and reduces heat-related distortionThe small black dots you see on windshields are known as frit, consisting of a ceramic enamel that is fused into the glass. This frit serve...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki raises five-year capex plan to Rs 77,500 crore as it gears up for expansionMaruti Suzuki India plans a substantial capital expenditure increase through fiscal year 2031. The company will invest seventy-seven thousa...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Covering car side mirrors with a plastic bag: How this simple hack can keep away bird droppings, dust, frost and protect from bird attacks while vehicle is parkedCovering car side mirrors with a plastic bag can be a simple way to protect them while a vehicle is parked. The cover hides the reflection ...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
An 18-year-old Washington student turned plant waste into a pollution-fighting sponge. Tests showed it removed up to 80% of chemical killing SalmonA talented eighteen-year-old student has developed groundbreaking biodegradable filters using jute waste fibers. These remarkable sponges e...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Vinegar cleaning hack for car and bike mirrors: How to spray vinegar on mirrors to remove water spots, dust, dirt and residueDaily exposure to dust and moisture can leave your vehicle mirrors looking less than pristine. Fortunately, a handy vinegar cleaning trick ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivalsIn an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 72: Its profit finally came from the factory. The question is about durabilityThe largest single liability on this automobile supplier's balance sheet is not a bank loan. It is a lease, tied to an entity controlled by...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Tata Power launches ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ in Bihar, targets 5 lakh homes in 3 yearsTata Power Renewable Energy launched its 'Har Ghar Solar' initiative in Bihar on Thursday. This program aims to facilitate rooftop solar ad...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Delhi-NCR vehicle owners alert: No new petrol, diesel or CNG LGVs below 3,500 kg from 2027; more models to come under new curb from 2028. Check who will be affectedDelhi-NCR regulations will mandate electric light goods vehicles from 2027. Only electric N1 light goods vehicles will be allowed to be reg...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Ashok Leyland just had a record June quarter. So why did the margin fall a full point?Ashok Leyland's June-quarter has an unusual contradiction. The company sold 48,763 commercial vehicles, its highest-ever first-quarter volu...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
In 2020, Taiwan's Taichung began tracking haze for 3 years; by 2022, industrial solvents drove 57% of the chemistry behind organic haze, showing why cleaner air did not always mean clearer skiesTaiwan's air quality improved, yet hazy skies persisted over Taichung city. Researchers found organic particles, from industrial solvents, ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demandUK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective ea...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
India’s ethanol supplies top 800 crore litres as grain-based share rises to 76%: AIDAA total of 93 crore litres of ethanol was supplied during July, taking cumulative supplies beyond the 800-crore-litre milestone.
12 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Ethanol, EVs must coexist in India's clean mobility transition; E20 mileage impact limited: IFGEIFGE said India needs a diversified energy strategy comprising ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen, particularly as nearl...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Xiaomi India launches Mijia sub-brand, plans big push into home appliancesXiaomi India is launching its Mijia sub-brand for home and lifestyle products. This move aims to diversify the company's offerings beyond d...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focusThe Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies conf...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.51 AM IST